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January is often one of the busiest months at yoga studios. Resolutions play a big part, but so does the weather. For me, I often end up practicing more than usual because it's too cold and snowy to be riding my bike. Whatever your reason, if you find yourself rolling out your mat, don't forget to give it a good wipe down when you're done! Mats can get smelly which isn't nice to move on, but more importantly, they can also harbour germs. This simple DIY Mat Spray will banish bad smells and keep your mat germ-free!

Use a funnel to add witch hazel to an 8oz spray bottle. Choose essential oil blend and add to bottle. If you want to use a different blend of essential oils, combine to a total of roughly 50 drops.To use, shake bottle to distribute essential oils. Spray onto the entire surface of your mat and use a cloth to wipe. Leave mat unfolded on the floor or hang over a railing or the back of a chair until completely dry.

The alcohol in the witch hazel distillate helps to disinfect your mat

Hope you like these scent blends as much as I do. I find this spray not only cleans but adds a lovely aromatherapy effect that seals my practice and settles my mind before I leave my mat and continue on with my day.

For the Love of Body

Kathrin Brunner is a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher based in Toronto, Ontario. She offers nutritional and lifestyle consultations, and with her partner Andrew, delivers inspiring workshops on a range of topics from fermentation to DIY, non-toxic bodycare products. These products are available for sale in their online store.